Your argument, that Smith is more athletic then Rivers, is derailed when you watch Smith throw on the run. He's about as bad as it gets in that area. Couple that with his tendency to panic in the pocket, and you have a miserable fit with the Charger's o-line. No, this is not a good idea. We can't afford to have a QB that needs hand-holding to move an offense.

there isnt a QB in the history of the NFL that is worse than Rivers throwing on the run.